The Vallely Archives

A website devoted to the rediscovery of the works of early 20th century
illustrator Henry E. Vallely (1881-1950). Perhaps best known for his chiaroscuro technique employed in Big Little
Books, he also produced a large volume of work including fashion illustrations for women's magazines, spot
illustrations for food periodicals, magazine covers and children's books. His art is distinctive and timeless and
deserves the recognition that has until this time eluded it.
Comments and contributions towards the preservation of the H. E. Vallely legacy are most welcome.
All images are believed to be in the public domain unless otherwise noted.

Wednesday, August 01, 2007

Play Ball!

As the subtitle suggests, Robert Smith'sHit's, Runs, & Errors was comprised of the best yarns and anecdotes from his 1947 book Baseball. This 1949 abridgment features what was probably not only one of his last sports themed covers (and only his second for Baseball), but one of his last published works.

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